Altar elements ~ set of 6
DESCRIPTION
For anyone who uses crystals or any other beautiful objects for energy work in their living or working space, here's a set of elements to include in your rituals or for building your sacred space. These can also be used as part of your crystal grids for energy flow and activation. The small bowls can be used to cradle small treasures such as crystals, and dotted around for uplifting energy.
Particularly intriguing among this set is the fossilised oyster shell which in folklore is referred to as 'Devil's Toenail' due to its gnarly shape. In folklore of the 1600s-1700s, these shells were regarded as a cure for arthritis if you simply owned one. It was hoped that because of the shell's distorted shape, it would help to stop similar distortion in whomever had a condition that resembled it.
Altar elements included:
- 1 Fossil oyster shell bowl (approx. 6 cm / 2.4" in its longer dimension)
- 1 small Abalone shell bowl
- 1 Flint Hagstone
- 3 crystal hearts: Larvikite, Rose Quartz, Heliotrope - each approx. 2 cm (0.8") at their widest
You'll receive these altar elements energetically cleansed and securely packaged, ready to use for your own purpose.
CRYSTAL PROPERTIES
ABALONE SHELL
Associated with peace, beauty, compassion and love. Instills feelings of harmony and balance. Stimulates intuition and encourages the use of imagination. Said to be a perfect gift for those who have been tossed and turned by life, to be a reminder that one's inner beauty will always shine through.
FLINT HAGSTONE (aka Adder Stone, Odin’s Eye Stone, Holey Stone)
Ancient protection amulet, calling in spiritual guides and allies. Helps cut away anything that doesn’t benefit you. Focus aid for clarity and discernment. Supports healthy self-esteem and courage. Said to prevent nightmares. Known as a "Portal Stone", facilitating connection with other dimensions and your ability to integrate the various parts of you into harmonious whole. Grounding vibe, which resonating both with earthly life and the dimensions beyond, supporting spiritual expansion and allowing you to apply pure spiritual wisdom into your physical existence.
HELIOTROPE
Centering and grounding stone, lessening anxiety, confusion and stress. Stone of courage and determination that brings emotional renewal. Also good for attracting prosperity and success. Increases mental clarity and boosts motivation. Said to wash away sorrows. According to legends, protects its wearer from deception and secures victory over one’s adversaries. Invigorating stone that increases endurance and wards off exhaustion. Dispelling negative patterns, helps one to live fully in the present.
ROSE QUARTZ
Powerful love stone, love that is all-encompassing and unconditional. Awakens one’s heart to its own innate love, compassion and acceptance. Vibrates its loving energy to all chakras, offering gentle healing. Soothing and calming. Dissolves anger and resentment. Good for raising one's self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. Balances emotions and is said to support all types of healing. Guides one’s life path towards a sense of personal fulfilment and contentment.
LARVIKITE (aka Norwegian Moonstone, Black Labradorite)
Repels negative energy and can make you more adaptable to life's situations. It also stimulates inner visions so it's very suited to meditation. Black Labradorite is also said to connect with nature spirits. On physical level, it is said to be good for renewing and maintaining vitality and youthfulness.